Can Kuat Transfer Be Used at Rear of Mercedes Sprinter

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Will the Kuat Transfer1 work on a 2020 Sprinter van conversion camper Airstream Interstate19. Worried that the bike handlebars would hit the van doors while driving —even with the swing arm add-on? With the swing arm, the rear barn doors would open fully?

asked by: Bill G

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Expert Reply:

The distance from the hitch pin hole to the nearest portion of the Kuat Transfer Bike Rack # KU84FR is 7-1/2 inches which would be more than enough clearance to allow your bike to fit but even more so if you plan to use the pivoting hitch assembly # PVD20B. I attached a picture of this adapter used with a similar Mercedes Sprinter as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We have not had any reports of bike's handlebars hitting the rear of motorhomes like your Class C when using theKuat Transfer bike rack part #KU84FR. Based on that and the fact this rack is confirmed for use at the rear of motorhomes this would…

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Answer 2

I checked with Kuat, and was able to find out the exact distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the of the Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches item #KU84FR. As you can see by the accompanying…

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Answer 3

Since the ride quality is much rougher at the rear of a fifth wheel when compared to a passenger vehicle we try not to recommend hitch extenders since the add quite a bit of movement and they also add a lot of leverage. You may not need to use an…

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Answer 4

The Curt Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver #13703 is one of our most popular hitches for a frame mount installation. This fits with a trailer frame that is 22" to 72" wide which is pretty much anything on the market. You just need to…

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Answer 5

For your Coachman Cross Trail 20XG, I recommend going with the: -Kuat Transfer V2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU84FR. This bike rack will work great with your 2 carbon mountain bikes with a maximum carrying capacity of 60-lbs per bike, and with this being…

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Answer 6

If you can remove the fender at the front then the Kuat Transfer V2 #KU84FR is a great option. Thule has gone back and forth about the EasyFold XT working with a motorhome but from what I've seen the EasyFold XT isn't able to handle the extra…

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Answer 7

At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the…

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Answer 8

Yes, you can use the Kuat Transfer bike rack part #KU84FR at the rear of your camper and it is compatible with e-bikes that weigh up to 60 lbs. Since your tires are 4 inches wide though you would need the Phat Tire Adapter part #APBK for each bike.…

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Answer 9

I have a great solution for you. Unfortunately, we do not carry single bike racks that will accommodate the added torque when attached to the rear of an RV. However, we do carry a two-bike carrier that is made for electric bikes on RVs: the Swagman…

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Answer 10

The Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender part #PVD20B can be used with bike racks, cargo carriers, or any other 2" hitch mounted accessory for that matter. In regards to weight, you have a 250 lb limit so this will be the weight of the bike…

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Answer 11

We would not consider your 2020 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 to be an RV, we consider it to be a passenger van for hitch bike rack compatibility. You will not have any issues with the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount -…

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Answer 12

From end to end, the extendable arm measures 30-5/16 inches for the Kuat Pivot 2 Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2" Hitches - Driver's Side #PVD20B.

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